In a Barter System People

question 68

Multiple Choice

In a barter system people:

• A) have to specialize in order to have goods to trade.
• B) cannot specialize because they never know what goods will be desired.
• C) are less likely to specialize as extensively as they would in a monetary economy.
• D) must be self-sufficient.

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Definitions:

Angiotensin II

A peptide hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict and blood pressure to increase, part of a vital mechanism regulating blood pressure.

Vasoconstriction

The constriction of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.

Aldosterone Secretion

A physiological process involving the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex, which helps regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance.

Aldosterone

Produced in the adrenal cortex, it plays a crucial role in electrolyte balance and blood pressure through its effects on ion transport and water retention.